Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasonsChallengesSuccess FactorsProcedureMinimizing Risk Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons Challenges Success Factors Procedure Minimizing Risk When a woman undergoesbreast augmentation surgery, it’s likely that the last thing on her mind is having a second surgery, called breast revision surgery, on her breasts. However, it’s important to understand that breast implants are not lifetime devices. Due to the nature of implants, some secondary surgery is virtually given at some point in the patient’s lifetime....

What life is like for thedeaf and hard of hearing(HOH) has changed significantly in the past half-century. Policy changes and new technologies have provided solutions for many, and yet some hurdles have stayed the same. The Soukup family—three generations of deaf men—have watched these changes and roadblocks unfold. When a big storm destroyed Ben Soukup Sr.’s farm in 1960, he went to banks all over town to get a loan to rebuild....

Key TakeawaysA new study suggests that a subcutaneous form of the injectable Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi is 14% more effective at removing amyloid plaque than the intravenous form (IV).The study also found that flu-like symptoms typically associated with intravenous Leqembi were uncommon with subcutaneous Leqembi, and that subcutaneous Leqembi had a lower rate of side effects at the injection site.Experts anticipate that the subcutaneous form of Leqembi could prove more cost-effective than its intravenous counterpart, as it eliminates the need for assistance from medical professionals or additional equipment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplicationsDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Most of us experience dry or chapped lips at some point, but for some people, it can be a more serious problem. Also known ascheilitis, “chapped lips” refers to any acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) inflammation of the lips that can lead to symptoms like redness, dryness, and even peeling....

Key Takeaways Some scientists have already been testing ChatGPT in medical education. In a preprint study, ChatGPT scored over 50% accuracy in the United States Medical Licensing Exam. ChatGPT only has data available up until the end of 2021. The researchers used more recent exam questions in 2022, and ChatGPT still delivered an impressive performance. “Random guessing would be 20%. A well-trained non-medical professional would not be able to exceed 40% to 50%....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormalAbnormalColor ChartWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal Abnormal Color Chart When to See a Healthcare Provider The color of yourpee can tell you a lot about your overall health.From your hydration levels to the concentration of certain substances in your body, urine color is a good indicator of healthy chemistry. Colors ranging from light to dark yellow typically indicate hydration levels....

Key Takeaways It all started with pineapple, the culprit behind the recent recalls of frozen fruit products across stores in the United States. Make sure to check those packaged fruits in your freezer to avoid accidentally making aListeria-spiked smoothie. The products in question are sold at a variety of national grocery chains, including Walmart, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Target, Aldi, and AWG (Associated Wholesale Grocers). There have been no illnesses associated with these voluntary recalls to date, according to the FDA....

Key TakeawaysA new study detected chlormequat, a pesticide linked to infertility issues in animal studies, in many food and urine samples.Chlormequat is not approved for use in foods grown in the U.S., but it’s allowed in imported foods.Organic oats and wheat grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers likely have no chlormequat. Key Takeaways A new study detected chlormequat, a pesticide linked to infertility issues in animal studies, in many food and urine samples....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCheese & Carb CountCounting Carbs in CheeseKeto-Friendly CheesesLow-Carb Cheese Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cheese & Carb Count Counting Carbs in Cheese Keto-Friendly Cheeses Low-Carb Cheese Your body needs carbohydrates (carbs) as fuel to help it function properly.Most types of cheese contain carbs, but some varieties have alower carb profilethan others.For people seeking to limit carbs in their diet or start aketogenic (keto) diet, know that you can still eat cheese daily, but there are some types you may want to avoid....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeWhat to ExpectBlood Urea NitrogenCarbon DioxideCreatinineGlucoseSerum ChlorideSerum PotassiumSerum Sodium Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose What to Expect Blood Urea Nitrogen Carbon Dioxide Creatinine Glucose Serum Chloride Serum Potassium Serum Sodium A chem 7 blood panel is ablood chemistry testthat is part of a series of tests orderedbefore surgery. The tests help the medical team understand the patient’s general health status....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesChemo Brain vs. DementiaManagementSupporting Brain Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Chemo Brain vs. Dementia Management Supporting Brain Health Many people going through treatment for cancer may experience what’s commonly referred to as “chemo brain.” This has been described as mental fogginess or forgetfulness in some people. You don’t have to have chemotherapy to have chemo brain—people living with cancer and undergoing other treatments can also experience it....

Chemotherapy kills rapidly dividing cancer cells. It also ends up killing some rapidly dividing normal cells in the body, like those in the bone marrow that producewhite blood cells (WBCs). As a result of chemotherapy treatments,WBC countsusually temporarily fall. Blood cancers such asleukemia and lymphomacan also cause WBC counts to fall when cancerous cells replace the healthy blood-forming cells in the bone marrow.Often when chemotherapy affects WBC levels, it also affects red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksWhen It’s UsedFrequencyGoalsChemotherapy DrugsBrain MetastasesSide EffectsNext in Metastatic Breast Cancer Guide GuideMonitoring Your Response to Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works When It’s Used Frequency Goals Chemotherapy Drugs Brain Metastases Side Effects Next in Metastatic Breast Cancer Guide Guide Chemotherapyis used as a treatment for most people who have metastatic breast cancer. Whether it is used first-line or not depends on your receptor status, previous treatments, and other factors....